As posted 10/2/20 by Power Engineering.com
The U.S. nuclear energy sector may be struggling to hold its own in the generation mix, but those plants are once again proving to be the most productive in the nation.
A recent federal Energy Information Administration report showed that nine of the 10 highest-generating power plants in the U.S. […]
As posted August 21 2020 on Energy.gov
By Dan Brouillette, U.S. Secretary of Energy
In order to secure the economic and security benefits of a true “all-of-the-above” energy agenda, the United States must be at the forefront of nuclear innovation. This is crucial not only for ensuring clean, reliable, and affordable power to the American people, but […]
As published in the April 30 edition of Morning Consult
Our country is facing an unprecedented crisis. Hospitals are overrun with patients suffering from the swift and sudden impact of COVID-19, compounded by shortages of personal protective equipment and critical ventilators. Grocery stores face significant shortages of essential items.
We cannot allow our country to face […]
As posted April 1, 2020 by Nuclear Energy Institute
What is a nuclear power plant refueling outage and why would anybody hold one right now, during a pandemic?
Because a reactor can’t run without fuel. An outage is a brief interruption in power production to swap out old fuel for new, and it happens on a […]
Station’s units generated record amounts of carbon-free energy while maintaining high levels of safety performance
Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC reported today that for the year 2019, Units 1 and 2 at Susquehanna Steam Electric Station (SSES) generated the highest amount of zero-carbon electricity in the history of the Station. Together, they produced a combined total of […]